What can I do if police refuses to file an FIR?
The police are refusing to file an FIR. What can I do?
If police officials are refusing to register the FIR you first send a application through post to the concern police station and thereafter send one letter to sp or commissioner of police if this not work then you would have to approach the cjm then CJM will direct the police for registration of FIR
Police officers have a primary obligation to file an FIR when a person lodges a complaint regarding the commission of an offence. Since, in the instant case, the officer has denied to file the same, inform the SI of police regarding the same, and file a complaint before the State Human Rights Commission or the National Human Rights Commission regarding the failure in discharge of duties by the police authorities.
Dear Client, Upon receiving information about the commission of an offence, every police officer is obligated to file a First Information Report. This step is crucial since it sets the process of criminal justice in motion. Refusal to file FIR is infringement of due process of law. If faced with such an instance, bring your complaint to the notice of the Superintendent of police concerned. You may also file a private complaint before the court having jurisdiction. I hope this answer helps. In case of future queries, please feel free to contact us. Thank you.
If the police refuse to file your FIR, first give them a written complaint and keep a copy. If they still don’t act, approach the SP or Commissioner. You can also go to a Magistrate, who can order the police to register the FIR. A lawyer can help with this process. For further legal assistance contact us on our helpline number.
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